Too gloomy by half

Foreword

I’m not the only one to read Robert Gordon’s judgement on American growth (p26) and to be entranced by the knowledge he conveys of the fabric of his country, and at the same time to be unconvinced by the conclusion that we’ve reached the end of growth. Larry Summers, in reviewing The Rise and Fall of American Growth, says as much too (p31).

About Prospect Magazine

In Prospect’s February issue: Lawrence Summers questions Robert J Gordon’s thesis on the impact of the digital revolution, John Sawers, the former Chief of MI6, highlights how technology is making the work of spies harder and Frank Furedi examines the student movements demanding protection from the offensive and uncomfortable.
Also in this issue: Gershom Gorenberg on Israel, Ben Judah on the complexity of London and Elizabeth Pisani on the impact of fake drugs. Plus Sam Tanenhaus on Obama’s gun control plans.